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OAKLAND COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
April 24, 1997
Meeting called to order by Chairperson John McCulloch at 10:12 A.M. in the
Courthouse Auditorium, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.
Roll called.
PRESENT: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Law, McCulloch, McPherson,
Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (25)
ABSENT: None. (0)
Quorum present.
Invocation given by Commissioner Dan Devine.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
In observance of ATake Your Child To Work Day@, Chairperson McCulloch asked
each employee who had brought their child to work, to stand and introduce them.
Moved by Wolf supported by Powers the minutes of the April 10, 1997 Board
meeting be approved.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the minutes were approved, as
printed.
Moved by Wolf supported by Jensen the rules be suspended and the agenda be
amended, as follows:
ITEMS ON PRINTED AGENDA
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
b. Community Corrections - Accept Donation of $7,500 from Turning Point
Recovery Center to Fund One Intern Position
c. Community Corrections - Accept Grant of $3,500 from Alcohol Issues
Forum to Fund One Intern Position for Remainder of Fiscal Year
1996/1997
(Reason for suspension of Public Services Committee, items b and c: Waiver of
Rule XII-E, Direct Referral to Finance and Personnel Committee)
ITEM NOT ON PRINTED AGENDA
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
c. Community and Economic Development/Equalization Division - 1997
Equalization Report
(Reason for suspension of Finance and Personnel Committee, item c: Waiver of
Rule III (5 Day Notification)
AYES: Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jacobs, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson,
Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf. (21)
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NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to suspend the
rules and amend the agenda carried.
Deputy Clerk read a communication from County Executive L. Brooks Patterson
stating his reason for vetoing Miscellaneous Resolution #97058, (SUPPORT) NON-
TAXATION ALTERNATIVES TO ROAD ENHANCEMENTS.
Oakland County Drain Commissioner, George Kuhn gave a presentation on the
Twelve Towns Drain and its relationship to the fecal bacteria problem in
Lake St. Clair.
Chairperson McCulloch requested a Public Hearing be scheduled for the
May 8, 1997 Board of Commissioners= meeting for the purpose of allowing public
comment regarding the Economic Development Corporation Project for Stone Soap
Company, Inc. The Chairperson scheduled the Public Hearing for 10:00 A.M.
Jerilee McHard and Milton Goldman addressed the Board.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97074
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/EQUALIZATION - PERSONNEL ACTIONS
RELATED TO COMPUTERIZED BASE MAPPING SYSTEM PROJECT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #95131, the Board of Commissioners
authorized the Computerized Base Map Pilot Project; and
WHEREAS by Miscellaneous Resolution #96278, the Board of Commissioners
awarded a contract for the conversion of the County base map to a digital format;
and
WHEREAS the County agreement for base map conversion requires examining the
quality of the product within sixty days of delivery; and
WHEREAS the Equalization Division has been supporting the County=s GIS
Implementation Plan with the Tax Descriptions and GIS Mapping Unit, which has a
staff of ten employees; and
WHEREAS the Equalization Division reports that as a result of recent
changes in the Plat Act, the staff assigned to this project have encountered new
responsibilities and increase of workload; and
WHEREAS it is evident that the Tax Descriptions and GIS Mapping Unit needs
additional staff to continue supporting the GIS Project; and
WHEREAS the creation of two Engineering Aide II positions, and changing the
funding of one existing full-time non-eligible Engineering Aide II position to
full-time eligible status would allow the continuation of the GIS project as
scheduled and in a cost effective manner; and
WHEREAS the Equalization Division is also requesting the reclassification
of one existing Engineering Technician position salary grade 9, to a new
classification of Tax Descriptions Supervisor, at salary grade 12, to allow the
unit supervisor to spend more time monitoring activities related to the map
conversion efforts; and
WHEREAS the organizational structure and activities of this unit will be
reviewed as part of the annual budget process and six months prior to the sunset
date to determine if the organizational structure is consistent with the
activities; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $34,778 is available from the designated
fund balance for current GIS operations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the creation of two governmental Engineering Aide II positions in the
Tax Descriptions and GIS Mapping Unit of the Equalization Division and the change
in funding of one full-time non-eligible Engineering Aide II position (#19401-
07798) to full-time eligible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one existing Engineering Technician position,
salary grade 9, be reclassified to a new classification titled Tax Descriptions
Supervisor, at salary grade 12, Reg. OT.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above personnel actions are funded through
September 30, 1999 to coincide with the date of the conversion contract and shall
be reviewed during the 1999 Budget process to determine the need for
continuation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 1997, Fiscal Year 1998 and
Fiscal Year 1999 Budget be amended as follows:
General Fund:
Expenses: FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
4-10100-492-057 Designated Fund ($34,778) ($82,203) ($82,203)
Balance-GIS
4-10100-194-01-00-1001 Salaries 21,706 51,305 51,305
4-10100-194-01-00-2074 Fringe Benefits 13,072 30,898 30,898
$ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Kingzett the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Amos. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97075
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - CREATION OF NEW CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION OF
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Act 139 of 1973 allows the appointment of deputies to department
heads; and
WHEREAS per Act 139 of 1973, a department head and any deputy appointed
thereunder is exempt from civil service; and
WHEREAS the County Executive wishes to create a new classification and
position titled Deputy Director of Personnel which would be excluded from
coverage of the Merit System under 1973 Public Act 139, Section 15(2).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a new classification and position titled
Deputy Director of Personnel be created in the Personnel Department
Administration Division at the following salary range:
Base 1 yr 2 yr 3 yr 4 yr 5 yr O/T
$56,158 $59,538 $62,918 $66,297 $69,677 $73,060 No
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deputy Director classification be excluded
from Merit System Coverage under 1973 Public Act 139, Section 15(2).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED funding will be designated by the Personnel Director
from the Personnel Department budget upon appointment of a Deputy Director.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Douglas supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Devine, Dingeldey, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos. (16)
NAYS: Douglas, Kaczmar, Kingzett, Pernick, Coleman. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97076
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - 1997 EQUALIZATION REPORT
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To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the staff of the Equalization Division of the Department of
Community and Economic Development has examined the assessment rolls of the
several townships and cities within Oakland County to ascertain whether the real
and personal property in the respective townships and cities has been equally and
uniformly assessed at true cash value; and
WHEREAS based on its findings, the Manager of the Equalization Division has
presented to the Finance and Personnel Committee the recommended 1997
equalization values which adds to or deducts from the valuation of the taxable
property in the several townships and cities an amount as, in its judgement, will
produce a sum which represents the true cash value thereof; and
WHEREAS the Finance and Personnel Committee in accordance with Rule XA8 of
the Board of Commissioners adopted January 7, 1993, has reviewed the findings and
recommendations of the employees of the Equalization Division and conducted
hearings to provide for local intervention into the equalization process; and
WHEREAS the Equalization Factors listed on the attached report are the
result of the foregoing process and are for information purposes only.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
adopts the 1997 Equalization and authorizes its certification by the Chairperson
of the Board and further that it be entered on the County records and delivered
to the appropriate official of the proper township or city.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Copy of 1997 Equalization on file in the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Douglas supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #97073)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - (OPPOSE) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY
TREASURERS= DRAFT LEGISLATION TO CHANGE PROPERTY TAX LAWS REGARDING THE
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on April 14, 1997, hereby recommends approval.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97073
BY: Commissioner Nancy Dingeldey, District #11
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - (OPPOSE) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY
TREASURERS= DRAFT LEGISLATION TO CHANGE PROPERTY TAX LAWS REGARDING THE
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Association of County Treasurers has developed draft
legislation outlining proposed changes in the State of Michigan=s Property Tax
Laws, more specifically delinquent taxes; and
WHEREAS this proposal would create undue hardship for many citizens of
Oakland County by shortening the redemption period for unpaid property taxes; and
WHEREAS properties would be taken off the tax rolls sooner under this
proposal, and possibly remain off the tax rolls longer, depriving the taxing
jurisdictions of tax revenues; and
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WHEREAS this proposal is ambiguous and offers no clear plan for
implementation or administration by the State of Michigan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby states its opposition to the proposal of the Michigan County Treasurers
Association to change the system of collecting delinquent taxes in the State of
Michigan, and directs the County Clerk to send certified copies of this
resolution to the Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan Association of
County Treasurers, the Oakland County Treasurer, and Oakland County=s State
Legislators.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Nancy Dingeldey,
District #11
Moved by Schmid supported by Dingeldey the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Dingeldey the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97077
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS - AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC ACT 583 OF 1996
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in the flurry of bills which were passed into law during the last
legislative session, several amendments were made to the State Election Laws
which have a deleterious effect on the elections process and which place an
extreme hardship on the administration of elections for major jurisdictions
throughout the State; and
WHEREAS of utmost concern is the provision in Public Act 583 of 1996, which
moves the Precinct Delegate filing deadline to the twelfth Tuesday prior to the
August Primary, which is the same deadline as candidates for federal, state and
county offices, and the provision which allows precinct delegates to file locally
will unduly delay the compilation of delegate candidates, and adversely impact
the process of ballot construction, proofing and printing; and
WHEREAS Public Act 583 of 1996 also eliminated the provision for filing a
nominating petition for Precinct Delegate, and replaced it with the requirement
of filing an affidavit of identity, which will engender a great number of people
filing at the last minute, requiring assistance from a limited number of election
clerks, and escalating the already hectic final hours of filing; and
WHEREAS the elimination of the three-vote minimum requirement for election
to Precinct Delegate to the County Convention, presents another problem as long
as write-ins continue for this office; such a practice among Oakland County=s 549
precincts, would have historically caused a great number of tie votes, as the
number of write-ins who receive only one vote is extensive.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby support amendment of the Michigan Election Law, as amended by Public
Act 583, of 1996, to:
C reinstate the previous Precinct Delegate filing date,
C reinstate the requirement for filing a nominating petition for
Precinct Delegate,
C eliminate the local filing of candidacy for Precinct Delegates, and
C reinstate the three-vote requirement for election to Precinct
Delegate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be sent to
all of Oakland County=s state legislators, to Oakland County Clerk/Register, to
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the Oakland County Clerks Association, to the Michigan Association of Counties
and to the County=s legislative agents.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Coleman the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett,
McCulloch, McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos,
Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CONFIRMATION OF JUDITH EATON AS DIRECTOR OF
PERSONNEL
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee hereby recommends confirmation of Judith
Eaton as Director of Personnel.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the General Government Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Pernick the appointment of Judith Eaton as
Director of Personnel be confirmed.
AYES: Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch,
McPherson, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the appointment of Judith
Eaton as Director of Personnel was confirmed.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97078
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND
PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (A.B. HELLER INC. PROJECT) - MILFORD CHARTER TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the
encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic
Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of
such a project (A.B. Heller Inc. Project) and has designated to this Board of
Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as designated by the EDC
to this Board is hereby certified as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by
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the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted to commercial/industrial
uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and boundaries
coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby
established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are less
than eighteen residents, real property owners, or representatives of
establishments located within the Project District Area, a Project Citizens
District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide
four certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the
EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments on file in the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Obrecht,
Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Holbert. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97079
By: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF
ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (A.B. HELLER INC. PROJECT) - MILFORD CHARTER TOWNSHIP
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(A.B. Heller Inc. Project) under the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act
No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive
of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of said
Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in accordance
with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of James F. Caswell and
Colleen Schwartz, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business
interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of the
Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in
accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional Directors shall
cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is
completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such
conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide
four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board
of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Appointment of Two Additional Directors to the EDC by the County
Executive for the A.B. Heller, Inc. on file in County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Powers the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Obrecht, Palmer,
Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97080
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT AREA AND
PROJECT DISTRICT AREA (METRO PATTERN AND MODEL LTD. PROJECT) - CITY OF TROY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS there exists in the County of Oakland the need for projects to
alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
County's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of such enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the County and its residents; and
WHEREAS the Economic Development Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended (the "Act") provides a means for the
encouragement of such projects in this County through the County's Economic
Development Corporation (the "EDC"); and
WHEREAS the EDC has commenced proceedings under the Act for the benefit of
such a project (Metro Pattern and Model Ltd. Project) and has designated to this
Board of Commissioners a Project Area and Project District Area for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Project Area as designated by the EDC
to this Board is hereby certified as approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that the territory
surrounding said designated Project Area will not be significantly affected by
the Project because the surrounding territory is devoted to commercial/industrial
uses, a Project District Area having the same description as and boundaries
coterminous with the Project Area herein certified as approved be hereby
established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it having been determined that there are less
than eighteen residents, real property owners, or representatives of
establishments located within the Project District Area, a Project Citizens
District Council shall not be formed pursuant to Section 20(b) of the Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide
four certified copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the
EDC.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of attachments and Exhibit A on file in the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Devine the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick,
Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield,
Huntoon, Jensen. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97081
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles E. Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF
ADDITIONAL EDC DIRECTORS (METRO PATTERN AND MODEL LTD. PROJECT) - CITY OF TROY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS this Board of Commissioners has received a resolution from the
Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of
Oakland designating a Project Area and Project District Area for a project
(Metro Pattern and Model Ltd. Project) under the Economic Development
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Corporations Act, Act No. 338 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended
(the "Act"); and
WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm the appointment by the County Executive
of the County of Oakland of two additional directors to the Board of said
Economic Development Corporation in connection with said Project, in accordance
with Section 4(2) of the Act.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appointments of James Bacon and
Ernie Reschke, who are representative of neighborhood residents and business
interests likely to be affected by said Project, to the Board of Directors of the
Economic Development Corporation of the County of Oakland are hereby confirmed in
accordance with Section 4(2) of the Act, and such additional Directors shall
cease to serve when the Project is either abandoned or, if undertaken, is
completed in accordance with the Project Plan therefor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such
conflict.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk is hereby directed to provide
four certified copies of this resolution to the Assistant Secretary of the Board
of the Economic Development Corporation.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Appointment of Two Additional Directors to the EDC by the County
Executive for the Metro Pattern and Model, Ltd. on file in the County Clerk=s
office.
Moved by Palmer supported by Garfield the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97082
BY: Planning and Building Committee, Charles Palmer, Chairperson
IN RE: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - FACILITIES ENGINEERING - AWARD OF CONTRACT -
SOUTH OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS on December 3, 1996, the Planning and Building Committee approved
the County Executive's Facilities Engineering to advertise and receive bids to
replace the roof on the South Oakland Health Center; and
WHEREAS in accordance with bidding procedures, bids for this project were
received and opened on Thursday, March 13, 1997; and
WHEREAS the County Executive=s Department of Facilities Management has
reviewed all bids submitted and recommends that the lowest responsible bidder,
CEI Roofing, Howell, Michigan be awarded a contract in the amount of $96,747; and
WHEREAS funding in the amount of $107,000 for the project was included in
the 1997 Capital Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1) The contract proposal of CEI Roofing of Howell, Michigan, in
the amount of $96,747 be accepted and the contract awarded.
2) Funds be provided in the amount of $10,254 to cover the
remaining project costs including contingency.
3) The Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a contract with
CEI Roofing, of Howell, Michigan, on behalf of the County of
Oakland.
4) The County Executive's Department of Facilities Management,
Facilities Engineering Division, shall notify the selected
vendor of this award, in writing, no later than 10 days after
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adoption of this resolution. The award will not be effective
until the selected vendor has been notified.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Copy of Recommendation to Award Contract for 1997 Roof Replacement Program
at South Oakland Health Building on file in the County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97083
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: SHERIFF=S DEPARTMENT - DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY HELD BY SHERIFF
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Sheriff of Oakland County, by letter of March 21, 1997, has
requested authority from this Board to dispose of recovered stolen property which
has been unclaimed for six months or more after recovery, such authority being
necessary pursuant to the provisions of Act 54 of the Public Acts of 1959, as
amended, said recovered stolen property to be disposed of by manner of public
auction to be held, Saturday, June 14, 1997.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorizes the Sheriff of Oakland County to dispose of such unclaimed recovered
stolen property in the manner prescribed in Act 54 of the Public Acts of 1959, as
amended.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of County of Oakland Inventory Sheets Spring/Fall Auction on file in
the County Clerk=s office.
Moved by Taub supported by Huntoon the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Kingzett, McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers,
Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert,
Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97084
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS B ACCEPT DONATION OF $7,500 FROM
TURNING POINT RECOVERY CENTER TO FUND ONE (1) INTERN POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division has been involved in a
collaborative effort with Turning Point Recovery Center, commonly known as Impact
Weekend; and
WHEREAS Impact Weekend has gained statewide and national recognition as a
program for first and second time drunk drivers due to the low rate of
recidivism; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division has been instrumental in the
collection of data which reflect the above statistics; and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division has used interns from
Oakland University for the collection of this data; and
WHEREAS the collection of this data was to be for a two year period, which
is scheduled to terminate May 1997; and
WHEREAS one (1) of the present intern positions assigned to this program is
scheduled to begin a new project in May; and
WHEREAS the cost of one (1) intern position at 1,000 hours per year is
$7,500.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts the donation of $7,500 from Turning Point Recovery Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these funds be used to create one (1) new
intern position in the Community Corrections Division of the Public Services
Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these funds be placed in the Intern Program
budget of the Personnel Department of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of this position will be
reviewed yearly and subject to continuation of non-County funds.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97084)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - APPROVE DONATION OF $7,500 FROM
TURNING POINT RECOVERY CENTER TO FUND ONE (1) INTERN POSITION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1. Community Corrections has been accorded a donation of $7,500
from Turning Point Recovery Center.
2. This money will be used to create one (1) Intern position for
a period of 1,000 hours to track offender data.
3. The continuation of this position will be subject to
availability of non-County funds.
4. The 1997 Budget should be amended as follows:
Revenue 1997
3-10100-154-01-00-2340 Misc. Revenue $7,500
Expense
4-10100-154-01-00-3423 Intern Program 7,500
$ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Holbert the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McCulloch, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97085
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS B ACCEPT GRANT OF $3,500 FROM
ALCOHOL ISSUES FORUM TO FUND ONE (1) INTERN POSITION FOR THE REMAINDER OF
FISCAL YEAR 1996/1997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division is working with the Alcohol
Issues Forum on a project called Punishment, Rehabilitation, Integration for
Community Enhancement (P.R.I.C.E.); and
WHEREAS the Community Corrections Division is responsible for the
collection of offender data; and
WHEREAS this data is to be used in the development of an evaluation
component for the P.R.I.C.E. program; and
WHEREAS the use of interns in this capacity, for other projects, has been
very successful; and
WHEREAS the cost of an intern for six months is approximately $3,500.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
accepts a grant in the amount of $3,500 from the Alcohol Issues Forum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this grant be used to create one (1) new intern
position in the Community Corrections Division of the Public Services Department.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these funds be placed in the Intern Program
Budget of the Personnel Department of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the continuation of this position will be
subject to continuation of non-County funds.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97085)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES/COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - APPROVE GRANT OF $3,500 FROM
ALCOHOL ISSUES FORUM TO FUND ONE (1) INTERN POSITION FOR THE REMAINDER OF
FISCAL YEAR 1996/1997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1.1. Community Corrections has been accorded a grant of $3,500 from
Alcohol Issues Forum.
2. The grant money will be used to create one (1) Intern position
for a six month period to track offender data.
3. The continuation of this position will be subject to
availability of non-County funds.
4. The 1997 Budget should be amended as follows:
Revenue 1997
3-10100-154-01-00-2340 Misc. Revenue $3,500
Expense
4-10100-154-01-00-3423 Intern Program 3,500
$ 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Kaczmar the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub,
Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97086
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - TORNADO WARNING SYSTEM EXPANSION - CITY OF
BIRMINGHAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution #7865, #7971, and #8664 accepted federal grants to defray a portion of
the costs in purchasing sirens to be utilized within the Oakland County Tornado
Warning System; and
WHEREAS the County share of the costs will remain at twenty-five percent as
has been the policy previously established by the Board of Commissioners by
various Miscellaneous Resolutions, whereby local units pay seventy-five percent
with the County being responsible for the maintenance and electrical costs for
the sirens purchased; and
WHEREAS the City of Birmingham, has executed the attached purchase
agreement; and
WHEREAS the City of Birmingham has agreed to pay seventy-five percent of
the total estimated cost of one siren; and
WHEREAS consistent with the attached standard agreement, the City of
Birmingham agrees that Oakland County will retain ownership of the siren and will
be responsible for the maintenance and the electrical costs for said siren
purchased under this agreement.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
authorize the appropriation of $4,250, consistent with the attached budget, as
Oakland County=s match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of this appropriation is
contingent upon the execution of the attached written agreement between the
County and the City of Birmingham.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Purchase Agreement and City of Birmingham Siren Budget Summary on
file in the County Clerk=s office.
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance and Personnel
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97068
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - PASARR ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH/OCTOBER 1, 1996 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Community Health has requested renewal
of the annual agreement regarding "PASARR" (nursing home PreAdmission Screening
and Annual Resident Reviews), which sets out the requirements for each party in
the process; and
WHEREAS "PASARR" evaluations are a requirement of the Federal Nursing Home
Reform Act, commonly referred to as "OBRA" and a condition of the State=s
continued receipt of Medicaid funding; and
WHEREAS the terms of the proposed "PASARR" agreement have been reviewed and
are acceptable to the Administration and Oakland County Corporation Counsel with
the minor changes noted in the attached letter; and
WHEREAS the agreement has been approved by the Oakland County Community
Mental Health Services Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the attached agreement with the Michigan Department of Mental Health
governing nursing home preadmission screening and annual resident reviews, as
modified, with the Michigan Department of Community Health.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Agreement Between The Michigan Department of Community Health and
Oakland County Community Mental Health Services Programs and letter from
Michael D. Blaszczak to David T. Verseput on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97068)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - PASSAR ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH/OCTOBER 1, 1996 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1) The resolution approves an annual agreement that allows for
full reimbursement of activities as defined within the
agreement.
2) The Fiscal Year 1997 and Fiscal Year 1998 Budgets contemplated
approval of the subject agreement, therefore budget amendments
are not required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
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AYES: Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos,
Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson,
Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Millard. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
REPORT (Misc. #97069)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: EARNED REVENUE CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
HEALTH/OCTOBER 1, 1996 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution, recommend its adoption with the following amendments:
1. Change the first WHEREAS paragraph to read AWHEREAS the
Michigan Department of Community Health...@.
2. Change the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph to read ANOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the attached agreement with the
Michigan Department of Community Health@.
Chairperson, I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97069
BY: Public Services Committee, Shelley Taub, Chairperson
IN RE: EARNED REVENUE CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
HEALTH/OCTOBER 1, 1996 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Mental Health has requested approval of
"Earned Revenue" contracts with the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Services Board for the periods 10/1/96 to 9/30/97, to provide for reimbursement
of Community Mental Health costs for pre-admissions and continued stay reviews of
inpatient and day hospital services under the State=s Medicaid Managed Care
program; and
WHEREAS approval of these contracts is necessary in order for the revenue
earned by the Board since October 1, 1996 to be received from the Department of
Community Health; and
WHEREAS the terms of the proposed Earned Revenue Contracts have been
reviewed by Oakland County Corporation Counsel and are acceptable to the
Administration; and
WHEREAS this contract has been approved by the Oakland County Community
Mental Health Services Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
approves the attached agreement with the Michigan Department of Mental Health.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Agreement on file in County Clerk=s office.
FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #97069)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson
IN RE: EARNED REVENUE CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
HEALTH/OCTOBER 1, 1996 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee
has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and finds:
1) The resolution approves an agreement that allows for full
reimbursement of Medicaid Managed Care activities as defined
with the agreement.
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2) The Fiscal Year 1997 and the Fiscal Year 1998 Budgets
contemplated approval of the subject agreement, therefore
budget amendments are not required.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Moved by Taub supported by Obrecht the Finance and Personnel Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Obrecht the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Obrecht the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the Finance and Personnel Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Obrecht, Palmer, Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos, Coleman,
Devine, Dingeldey, Douglas, Garfield, Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar,
Kingzett, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt. (22)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
Moved by Obrecht supported by Jensen to reconsider the Board=s action of
April 10, 1997 in adopting Miscellaneous Resolution #97058, (SUPPORT) NON-
TAXATION ROAD ENHANCEMENT ALTERNATIVES.
AYES: Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas,
Holbert, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Millard,
Moffitt, Obrecht. (18)
NAYS: Palmer, Taub, Devine, Garfield. (4)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion to reconsider
carried and Miscellaneous Resolution #97058, (SUPPORT) NON-TAXATION ROAD
ENHANCEMENT ALTERNATIVES, was before the Board.
REPORT (Misc. #97058)
BY: General Government Committee, Kay Schmid, Chairperson
IN RE: (SUPPORT) NON-TAXATION ROAD ENHANCEMENT ALTERNATIVES
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-referenced
resolution on March 24, 1997, reports with the recommendation that the resolution
be adopted with the fourth BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph deleted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97058
BY: David Moffitt, Donald Jensen, Thomas A. Law, Lawrence A. Obrecht,
Dennis Powers, Donn L. Wolf
IN RE: (SUPPORT) NON-TAXATION ALTERNATIVES TO ROAD ENHANCEMENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS good roads are vital for the commercial viability, tourism,
economic well-being, safety, and quality of life in Oakland County; and
WHEREAS Oakland County=s Road Commission and community have over 5,000
miles of road to maintain, plus 310 miles of state highway under contract; and
WHEREAS the above factors are being jeopardized due to deteriorating
pavement conditions, a climbing accident rate, increasing traffic volumes and
congestion, and a failure of the legislature to adequately fund road maintenance
and improvement projects; and
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WHEREAS Michigan has ranked in the bottom 10 states for over 30 years of
road funding, to the point where Michigan ranks 49th in per capita spending on
roads, and 50th in spending per thousand miles of travel; and
WHEREAS it has been over 14 years since the legislature in Michigan voted
to increase its 15 cent gas tax, when only 5 states have a lower rate, and the
dollar amount generated declines every year on a per vehicle basis as newer cars
get increasingly better gas mileage; and
WHEREAS Oakland County receives back less than it generates each year in
fuel taxes, and thus, is a major donor county to the rest of the State; and
WHEREAS Oakland County suffers from inadequate federal fund allocations
because, firstly, Michigan is a donor state to the rest of the nation; secondly,
because the State does not spend a fair share of its federal funds in Oakland
County; and thirdly, because the State Department of Transportation last year
deviated from its traditionally accepted sharing of federal ISTEA funds by
keeping most of the local portion to fund three expensive State projects; and
WHEREAS current law has for decades stipulated a fair and accepted
distribution of State fuel taxes which should be continued, but is under attack
by those seeking to direct up to 70% of new State road revenues, and up to 90% of
all federal resources to the State Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS legislative proposals to increase funding of the Michigan
Transportation Fund, by addressing gas and diesel taxes as well as other
mechanisms, are being considered this year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
encourages legislators to actively seek non-tax alternatives to finance road
enhancements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board strongly supports change in the road
distribution formula that would reduce the disparity between what Oakland County
contributes versus what it receives from State funds, due to decades of Oakland
being a donor county to the other counties and the State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board opposes any legislative effort to
increase the State share of road funds by dedicating portions of the revenues
Aoff the top@, or prior to use of the distribution formula for any special fund,
purpose, agency, or cause, for any period of time, as that would erode the local
road funds and destroy decades of equitable funding arrangements and inter-agency
cooperation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board supports continued application of
the 75%-25% principle of Federal aid sharing between the State and its local road
agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby forms an Ad Hoc Committee to be appointed by the Chairperson of the Board
to study and report on alternative means of funding road improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to all
Oakland County State legislators, the County=s legislative agents, and the
Michigan Association of Counties.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
David L. Moffitt, Lawrence A. Obrecht,
Donn L. Wolf, Donald W. Jensen,
Thomas A. Law, Dennis N. Powers
(Action taken on April 10, 1997)
Moved by Schmid supported by Law the General Government Committee Report
be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Law the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Schmid supported by Moffitt the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendation in the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Discussion followed.
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141
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Garfield, Huntoon, Jensen, Johnson, Kingzett, Law,
McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Powers, Schmid, Taub, Wolf, Amos,
Devine, Dingeldey. (19)
NAYS: Coleman, Holbert, Jacobs, Kaczmar, McPherson, Pernick. (6)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted.
(End of action taken on April 10, 1997)
(Begin action taken on April 24, 1997)
Moved by Obrecht supported by Powers the resolution be referred back to the
General Government Committee.
AYES: Pernick, Powers, Schmid, Wolf, Amos, Coleman, Dingeldey, Holbert,
Jensen, Johnson, Kaczmar, Kingzett, McCulloch, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht. (16)
NAYS: Taub, Devine, Douglas, Garfield, Palmer. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried and the
resolution was referred to the General Government Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97087
BY: Commissioner Gilda Z. Jacobs
IN RE: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH - LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR OAKLAND
COUNTY RESIDENTS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Wayne County Circuit Court has delayed the closing of three
state mental health institutions until October 1, 1997, including the Clinton
Valley Center (CVC); and
WHEREAS this delay in closing CVC provides an opportunity to carefully plan
for the placement and treatment of the patients currently in treatment at this
facility; and
WHEREAS as Oakland County residents, these fragile CVC patients and their
families, merit our utmost support in sustaining as smooth a transition in the
delivery of their mental health treatment as we can possibly provide.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
urgently requests the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board and the State
Mental Health Department to work cooperatively and diligently to provide social,
emotional, and therapeutic support for all of our citizens who could be adversely
affected by the closing of this facility by taking every opportunity to minimize
the trauma which such change may induce in the CVC patients, and by structuring
the provision of their alternative care in a facility close to their homes and
families, and by providing as little disruption in their current treatment as is
humanly possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Oakland County Community Mental Health Board, the Michigan
Department of Community Health - Mental Health, and all Oakland County
Legislators.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Gilda Z. Jacobs, Commissioner #23
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Public Services Committee.
There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97088
BY: Commissioner Dennis Powers
IN RE: (SUPPORT) THE OAKLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION=S ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION (ADR) PROGRAM OF AADR IN THE SCHOOLS@
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in 1996, the Oakland County Bar Association adopted a program to
explore, adopt and implement various methods which could resolve disputes easier
and earlier; such program is now known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR);
and
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WHEREAS the goal of the ADR program is to facilitate early resolution and
avoid protracted litigation for all types of civil disputes; and
WHEREAS such methods would alleviate congestion in the courts, reduce costs
for both citizens of Oakland County and its businesses; and
WHEREAS as the ADR program developed and matured the Bar realized that a
need existed with our young people for them to also learn different methods in
resolving disputes; and
WHEREAS out of this need the AADR in the Schools Program@ was created in
order to educate and implement alternative methods for resolving disputes at the
elementary, middle and high school levels; and
WHEREAS the goals of the ADR in the school program are to instill good
citizenship in our children and enhance the intent of the ADR concept of amicable
resolution of conflicts and disputes in a cost-effective manner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
is in support of the Oakland County Bar Association=s AADR in the Schools
Program@, the goals of which are to educate and instill non-adversarial methods
for conflicts and disputes in an efficient and effective manner.
Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Dennis N. Powers, David L. Moffitt,
Lawrence A. Obrecht, Frank H. Millard,
Ruth A. Johnson, Eugene Kaczmar,
Donald W. Jensen, Donna R. Huntoon,
Thomas A. Law, Nancy L. Dingeldey,
Lawrence Pernick, Eric Coleman,
Fran Amos, Shelley Taub,
John P. Garfield, JoAnne Holbert,
Gilda Z. Jacobs, Kay Schmid
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Strategic Planning
Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97089
By: Commissioners Ruth Johnson, District 1 and Shelley Goodman Taub, District 12
IN RE: STATE DOLLARS RETURNED TO OAKLAND COUNTY TO PATROL LAKES AND SNOWMOBILE
AREA IN OAKLAND COUNTY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Oakland County is a water winter wonderland that many citizens
enjoy by recreating using water craft on our 450 lakes and riding snowmobiles;
and
WHEREAS it is necessary to provide adequate patrolling of our lakes and
snowmobile areas to keep them safe for recreational users, swimmers, and
riparians; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to look at all potential ways to finance and
provide the needed patrolling of lakes and snowmobile areas in Oakland County;
and
WHEREAS in 1996, the Sheriff=s Marine Division provided between 22,000 and
24,000 hours of manpower to patrol water craft, and snowmobiles and to provide
boating and snowmobile safety programs, at a cost of $1,015,914; and
WHEREAS Oakland County recorded under division #903, #436-35 and revenue
citizens of Oakland County paid to the State of Michigan in 1996 license fees and
miscellaneous revenues for their water craft and snowmobile licenses of over
$1,000,000; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan returned to Oakland County $241,432 out of
over $1,000,000 Oakland County paid, showing a discrepancy of more than 75% or a
shortage to Oakland County of over $750,000; and
WHEREAS the people of Oakland County have and continue to want to share
their resources with the rest of the citizens of the State of Michigan, but
should not have to do so at a rate that is unreasonable, or that causes hardship
or produces a safety hazard to Oakland County citizens; and
WHEREAS this inequity by the State has caused Oakland County residents to
contribute more than their fair share and has limited needed water craft and
snowmobile patrol in Oakland County to protect the safety and welfare of the
citizens of Oakland County.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby urge the State of Michigan return Oakland County=s rightful share of
monies that are collected by the State from Oakland residents for the purpose of
marine and snowmobile patrol and safety programs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the Governor, all
Oakland County State Legislators, the Department of Natural Resources, and the
Department of Environmental Quality.
Chairperson, we move adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Shelley G. Taub, Ruth A. Johnson
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee
and the Public Services Committee. There were no objections.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #97090
BY: Ruth A. Johnson, Commissioner, District #1; Shelley G. Taub, Commissioner,
District #12; John P. Garfield, Commissioner, District #9
IN RE: SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS)
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS our most valuable citizens are those who have knowledge with
experience; and
WHEREAS our most valuable citizens, those age 60 and over, comprise more
than 15% of the population of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS with over 164,000 county senior residents there is a need for
seniors and their families to know where information is available to get
services; and
WHEREAS although services and information are offered for all seniors
regardless of race, creed, religion, national origin or income they can be
difficult to access due to a lack of coordination between the agencies, seniors
and their families; and
WHEREAS there is a need for a one-stop, well-publicized telephone number
that can be called to know where to seek services for seniors; and
WHEREAS there is a need for a Oakland County to publish a comprehensive
senior citizen guide to coordinate information to assist seniors and their
families.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Oakland County make available a Senior
Information System (SIS) which includes a comprehensive guide senior citizen
guide, a quarterly senior citizen activity calendar and an effort to coordinate a
seniors 800 information hotline.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED through a collaborative effort with an entity that
already provides senior information, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
shall attempt to establish a toll free hotline number for seniors and publicize
the number throughout the County through the media, senior centers, and local
municipalities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners in conjunction with
the Administration gather information from all local senior center directors, and
using that information compile and publish a quarterly calendar highlighting up-
coming activities and distribute those calendars as a public service to all local
senior centers, newspapers and cable companies covering Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
compile and publish a comprehensive senior citizens informational guide with
services offered to seniors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding for these projects first be sought
from available grants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Oakland County appropriates up to $25,000 to
cover any portion not covered by grant funding for the printing of the
comprehensive senior citizen guide and the cost of the 800 toll free number.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners staff,
Administration, and grants writer shall report back to the Public Services
Committee in 60 days with an status update on the implementation of this
resolution.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
Ruth A. Johnson, Shelley G. Taub,
John P. Garfield
Commissioners Minutes Continued. April 24, 1997
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The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee, the Public Services Committee and the Finance and Personnel Committee.
There were no objections.
Commissioner Millard put the Board on notice to discharge Miscellaneous
Resolution #97072, RETIREMENT BOARD - INCREASE IN RETIREES PAYMENT, from the
Finance and Personnel Committee for consideration at the May 8, 1997 Board
meeting.
In accordance with Rule XXII, the Chairperson made the following referrals:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
a. MDOT - State Trunkline Projects
b. Tuscola County Board of Commissioners - Elimination of Personal
Property Tax
c. Livingston County Board of Commissioners - Oppose State Created
Arbitrary Districts
d. Senator Abraham - Questionnaire on ISTEA
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. City of Oak Park - Support 9-1-1
b. Livingston County Board of Commissioners - Oppose State Created
Arbitrary Districts
OTHERS
Road Commission
a. Senator Abraham - Questionnaire on ISTEA
There were no objections to the referrals.
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 P.M. to the call of the Chair or May 8, 1997
at 9:30 A.M.
G. WILLIAM CADDELL JOHN McCULLOCH
Deputy Clerk Chairperson